Ryan Seacrest has spilled on what it’s like to host Wheel of Fortune.

It’s been almost a year since the host joined the beloved game show and replaced Pat Sajak.

At first, he was dealt heavy criticism for his “awkward” on-air stage habits and huge blunders, but viewers believe he has finally “found his groove.” However, his comfortability with the show’s set-up could have been delayed a even further if he didn’t get a heads up years ago.

While chatting with The Hollywood Reporter, Ryan shockingly admitted he was asked to take over way before he stepped on that stage last September.

He revealed, “There were conversations — actually, years ago — about me doing this show, and I expressed interest even back then.”

Ryan had no doubt he wanted to join the cast, especially considering he grew up watching it.

“We all have memories of watching Wheel with our families,” he shared. “I mowed lawns growing up in Atlanta just to save money to buy a Zenith TV for the kitchen so we could watch Wheel during dinner!”

He felt a close connection to the show, based on Pat and Vanna White’s chemistry.

“When you look at what Pat and Vanna have built over the years … they are your friends. What they’ve established is special. So that’s why I said yes,” he said.

Once he actually took the hosting gig, he practiced day in and day out.

“It required a lot more prep than you’d think,” Seacrest confessed. “I made flashcards for myself and, when I could, logged in remotely to watch tape-days. About six months out, my producer built a little travel-friendly wheel for me so I could play in hotel conference rooms with random people.”

“I have a lot fun with the job, but I take the responsibility very seriously,” he concluded.

Seacrest not only hosts Wheel of Fortune but he also runs a few other projects like his radio show On Air with Ryan Seacrest and American Idol.

He might be newer to the ABC game show but he’s been working on reality competition series American Idol since 2002, when Kelly Clarkson won the first ever season. While he does American Idol solo now, he originally co-hosted with Brian Dunkleman.

According to Screen Rant, the two hosts’ dynamic wasn’t the best and they almost got physical after a live taping of one of the shows.

Luckily, his relationship with Vanna is entirely different. When previously speaking to People, he gushed over her, saying: “She’s so super generous and sweet and kind.”